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Early voting enters its final days with only one more chance to cast ballots in Dickson and White Bluff before election day. Early voting ends Thursday. Polls will be open 8 am-4 pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the election office on the Courthouse Square in Charlotte only. Wednesday marks the last day of extended […]

For the second year, Dickson County students have the day off while teachers will be at school for parent-teacher conferences. Director of Schools Dr. Danny Weeks recommended using one of the school system’s 11 built-in “snow days” last year to allow for more flexible scheduling for parents to meet with their students’ teachers and reported […]

Creek Wood High School’s Red Hawks demolished Lewis County 35-0 on the road Friday night to set up a season-finale battle for second place in District 11-AA with Camden. Creek Wood spoiled the Panthers’ Homecoming Friday night with a dominating defense and strong offense that built the 35-0 lead by halftime and put the running […]

Dickson County closed out the football season with a 43-7 loss to Centennial on Senior Night Friday in Dickson County Stadium. The Cougars wrap up 2014 with a 2-8 overall record and stand sixth in District 11-AAA at 1-5 with only a victory over winless Summit. Since beating the Spartans, the Cougars were outscored 126-14 […]

A Hickman County woman facing drug charges was arrested this week after giving birth at Horizon Medical Center. 33-year-old Jamie Rachel Quillen of Bon Aqua was picked up on a warrant for a probation violation as she was leaving the hospital. Investigators say her new baby is being checked for signs of any health issues […]

Early voting in Dickson County appears to be picking up some steam as it heads into the final week. Interim Administrator of Elections Roxanne Hagewood reports 661 early votes were cast at the three locations during extended hours on Wednesday with another 157 just at the election office in Charlotte on Thursday. “We had a […]

Dickson County was one of 94 counties in the state of Tennessee that saw its unemployment rate decline from August to September. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development reports that 1,380 Dickson County residents were receiving unemployment benefits in September, which is down from 1,570 the month before. Dickson County’s rate dropped from […]

With Dickson County schools back in session this week following the two-week fall break, the system’s Transportation Department reminds everyone of the importance of stopping when school buses stop. This week is National School Bus Safety Week and Dickson County Transportation Director Gary Kimmons said this year’s focus is on preventing illegal passing of school […]

Funeral services will be held Saturday for Donna Ragan Siegel, a long-time performer at Opryland and actress, comedienne and singer who appeared in roles in several movies and television shows. Mrs. Siegel died Saturday at her home in Nashville at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. The daughter of the late Henry […]

The Dickson/Humphreys/Hickman Chapter of Concerned Motorcyclists of Tennessee/American Bikers Active Towards Education will hold its 27th annual Toy Run and Food Drive Saturday from Charlotte to Waverly. To participate riders must donate a new toy and/or non-perishable food item. The ride will begin at the historic Dickson County Courthouse in Charlotte and conclude at the […]